Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,710.00 | $60,970.00 | $77,600.00 |
| Virginia | $38,170.00 | $59,580.00 | $78,520.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $55,800.00 | $79,590.00 | $98,800.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $41,240.00 | $58,760.00 | $75,380.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $42,340.00 | $56,950.00 | $66,450.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $35,740.00 | $47,600.00 | $56,980.00 |
| Crater Area | $41,830.00 | $49,190.00 | $63,770.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $40,920.00 | $51,910.00 | $63,650.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $32,270.00 | $44,240.00 | $53,360.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $51,280.00 | $78,480.00 | $89,270.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $39,840.00 | $59,010.00 | $67,680.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $37,700.00 | $48,230.00 | $59,300.00 |
| South Central | $32,490.00 | $42,440.00 | $51,890.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $29,750.00 | $38,180.00 | $42,670.00 |
| West Piedmont | $31,870.00 | $39,650.00 | $49,730.00 |
| Western Virginia | $37,310.00 | $47,150.00 | $59,020.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
